NATO Chief Says Europe Cannot Defend Without US Support

By BPN News Desk January 27, 2026

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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, warning against assumptions that the continent can ensure its own security independently. Addressing European lawmakers, Rutte said those who believe Europe can manage its defence alone should “keep

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White House Rejects UK Criticism Of Trump NATO Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

The White House has rejected criticism from the United Kingdom over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump about the role of NATO allies in the Afghanistan war. A White House spokesperson said the president’s comments reflected differences in defence spending and burden-sharing among alliance members. UK Leaders Condemn Remarks British officials, including Prime

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Starmer Seeks Trump Apology Over NATO Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has demanded an apology from US President Donald Trump over remarks suggesting NATO allies did not fight on the front lines during the Afghanistan war. Starmer said the comments were inaccurate and deeply disrespectful to allied troops who served alongside US forces. Defence Of Allied Forces Starmer stressed that British […]

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Tensions Rise Over Greenland’s Future

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers arrived in Copenhagen to reassure Denmark and Greenland of congressional support amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated push for US control of Greenland. They plan to meet senior officials to discuss security and diplomatic concerns. European military presence grows Several European countries, including France,

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Russia Voices Concern Over NATO Moves In Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Russia has said it is “seriously concerned” about the arrival and planned deployment of NATO military personnel in Greenland, part of the Arctic region. Moscow described the increasing Western military activity there as a worrying development and has called for restraint. Why Russia Objects Russian officials argue that NATO’s expanded presence in Greenland could heighten

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Germany To Send Troops To Greenland Amid Arctic Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Germany said it will deploy a small number of troops to Greenland as part of coordinated European and NATO efforts to strengthen security in the Arctic region. The move follows consultations with Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland’s defence, and comes amid growing strategic attention on the area. Context Of The Decision The announcement comes […]

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Denmark PM Warns US Against Attacks on NATO Allies

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen issued a strong warning on Monday in response to recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump about the strategic Arctic territory of Greenland, which is an autonomous part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Frederiksen said that any military action by the United States against Greenland or another NATO member would […]

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Putin Condemns NATO Chief’s ‘Prepare for War’ Warning

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin strongly criticised remarks by the NATO Secretary General that Western countries should be ready for a conflict on the scale experienced by past generations. Putin described the comments as “hysteria” and misleading, saying they fuel unnecessary fear about Russia and escalate tensions between Moscow and the West. Western leaders have

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Ukraine Signals Shift on NATO Membership

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Ukraine could consider dropping its bid to join NATO if it receives strong and credible international security guarantees to protect the country from future Russian aggression. The proposal marks a notable shift in Kyiv’s long-held position as efforts continue to explore possible pathways to end the war. Zelenskyy stressed

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Breaking Down The News: How the U.S. Peace Deal Gives Russia a Bigger Win Than the Battlefield Did

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The draft 28 point peace plan pushed by the United States is being sold as a “balanced compromise” to end the Russia Ukraine war. But when you strip away the diplomatic language and look at what is actually written, the structure of the agreement hands Moscow a package of gains that it has not fully […]